The End of an Era? Pokémon Horizons’ Final Episodes Land on Netflix This September

For 29 years, Pokémon has delivered new episodes on a relentless weekly schedule. That era may be quietly closing. As “Pokémon Horizons” Season 3 wraps its final arc on Netflix this September, rumors are swirling that this could be the last time fans see the anime in its familiar weekly format.

When the Final Episodes Drop

The fourth and final part of “Pokémon Horizons: Season 3: Rising Hope” arrives on Netflix September 18, 2026, bringing the remaining 13 episodes of the season. The story follows Liko and Roy, who took over as protagonists from longtime hero Ash Ketchum, as they rebuild the now-leaderless Rising Volt Tacklers a year after Season 2’s events — joined by Roy’s new Lucario partner, Dot, and rival trainer Ult.

The concluding episodes escalate quickly, culminating in “The Core Awakens” and a “Stellar Finale” that promises to close out the season’s central conflict.

Pokémon Horizons: Overview

A Bigger Shift on the Horizon

While neither The Pokémon Company nor Netflix has confirmed it officially, a leak attributed to a source with a strong track record suggests “Pokémon Horizons” will be the last weekly-format Pokémon anime. Starting with the tenth generation of games, the series is rumored to shift to a seasonal model with a shorter, fixed episode count — likely between 12 and 26 per season, echoing the format shift “One Piece” recently adopted.

For background on the franchise’s decades-long run, see Pokémon (anime) on Wikipedia.

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